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Feb 24, 2026
N46TB accident at Appleton, WI
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS — Aerodynamic stall/spin at ATW (Appleton, WI)
DateFeb 24, 2026
Tail numberN46TB
AircraftVan's RV-12IS · Van's RV-12 · RV12
LocationATW — Appleton, WI
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA125
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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